Panko Fish Tacos

I've been trying to find more recipes that use Panko as an ingredient, since I stocked up on the stuff a while back and have been stumped since. As a religious reader of A Cup of Jo, I enjoy her "best" recipes but often find them a bit overwhelming. This little treat was a perfect pick-me-up for the afternoon, and an easy meal to tackle for a late weeknight dinner. 

On Wheels

I love to ride. I still have memories of my family taking weekend rides in our neighborhood, and miss my pink cruiser, which is currently stashed away in SoCal while I remain bikeless in SF. Ever since Jo introduced me to Spinlister, a bike sharing program designed much like my beloved Lyft, I thought it'd be a way to ride in the city. Truth be told, it never happened, and when the ride sharing company went caput a few months into it's introduction, I was pretty bummed (although the idea of riding down Market daily wasn't all that appealing). Now that summer is upon us, all the glamorous shots of bike rides has got me thinking it might be time to invest in something with a little more power. My cruiser should probably remain at the beach, anyway. 

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I Like Words

I haven't been finding too much inspiration lately, but after learning about Letters of Note from Joanna, a post from Hollywood screenwriter Robert Pirosch put a smile on my face.


Dear Sir:

I like words. I like fat buttery words, such as ooze, turpitude, glutinous, toady. I like solemn, angular, creaky words, such as straitlaced, cantankerous, pecunious, valedictory. I like spurious, black-is-white words, such as mortician, liquidate, tonsorial, demi-monde. I like suave "V" words, such as Svengali, svelte, bravura, verve. I like crunchy, brittle, crackly words, such as splinter, grapple, jostle, crusty. I like sullen, crabbed, scowling words, such as skulk, glower, scabby, churl. I like Oh-Heavens, my-gracious, land's-sake words, such as tricksy, tucker, genteel, horrid. I like elegant, flowery words, such as estivate, peregrinate, elysium, halcyon. I like wormy, squirmy, mealy words, such as crawl, blubber, squeal, drip. I like sniggly, chuckling words, such as cowlick, gurgle, bubble and burp.

I like the word screenwriter better than copywriter, so I decided to quit my job in a New York advertising agency and try my luck in Hollywood, but before taking the plunge I went to Europe for a year of study, contemplation and horsing around. 

I have just returned and I still like words. 

May I have a few with you?

Robert Pirosh
385 Madison Avenue
Room 610
New York
Eldorado 5-6024


{Letter source: Dear Wit; image}

Winter + Spring

Joanna's bedroom makeover was totally inspiring - and showcased a great mix of feminine decor that might also appeal to a male uncomfortable with color. 


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i'm a cheese ball

Eating great food is one of my life's greatest passions 

and snacking on scrumptious cheeses is one of my favorite 

past times, despite the high calorie intake. Some days 

it's easier to just forget about those kinds of things, anyway!

{from A Cup of Jo and photographer Jamie Beck}